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ABOUT SIDFS

Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Financial Services (SIDFS) is a university-based research and advocacy initiative with the goal of creating an inclusive ecosystem for financial services. Through focused research as well as active engagement with all stakeholders in the industry, we further the case for financial inclusion.

Founded in 2015 at Lagos Business School, SIDFS is the first research center for digital financial services, financial literacy and financial inclusion established at a Nigerian management school. Our modus operandi combines a pragmatic approach to responsible market development with an evidence-based advocacy platform to inform policy and influence key decision makers in the industry.

RESEARCH + ADVOCACY = SUSTAINABILITY

Our team of experts, constantly research the DFS industry to produce insights which will guide policy reforms, amendments and regulatory frameworks to aid financial inclusion efforts

We work with policy makers, financial service providers, regulators, the private sector and donors in a bid to revamp the regulatory landscape of the financial services ecosystem, making it inclusive and sustainable.